Released as a complete set in early 2021 following its buzzy debut, Season 1 follows a group of young graduates competing for a limited number of permanent positions at a top-tier investment bank in London. It’s less The Wolf of Wall Street and more a raw, drug-fueled, anxiety-inducing look at Gen Z navigating corporate pressure.
Co-creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay actually worked in finance, and it shows. The jargon is thick, the stakes feel life-or-death, and the "Sunday Scaries" are eternal.
The first season originally aired in late 2020 and followed a group of young graduates competing for permanent positions at the prestigious investment bank, Pierpoint & Co.. The graduates arrive for their first day. Quiet and Nice Navigating office culture and client dinners. Notting Hill Personal lives begin to clash with work. High-pressure environments lead to heavy partying. Learned Behaviour Mentorship and toxic dynamics Nutcracker The Christmas party reveals hidden tensions. Pre-Crisis Activity The pressure intensifies before the final evaluation. Reduction in Force "RIF Day" – finding out who stays and who goes. 📈 Series Status As of 2026, the show has expanded significantly: Total Seasons: The series has been renewed for a fifth and final season Critical Acclaim: